How to Reduce the Impact of Air Quality Irritants

Spring has gratefully arrived! Which may not be such wonderful news for allergy sufferers. While you’re staying hidden to avoid the pollen, you likely have indoor allergens to resist with as well. Luckily, West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services has the tools to help you defeat the battle against allergens and help improve your indoor air quality.

One-inch Air Filters

One-inch filters should be switched in your system every couple months. You may have to change them more or less often depending upon a few influencers such as: pets, the outdoor air elements and the number of people residing in your home. It’s important to keep on top of filter replacement not only to better your indoor air quality, but also because if your filter is filthy your system has to work harder.

Electrostatic Air Filters

These filters generate strong static charges as air runs through them. This charge gathers particles that are miniscule enough to get through replaceable filters. Often, electrostatic filters never need to be replaced as they are washable--either by you or a professional. This is an open-ended maintenance chore. This type of filter does result in more controlled air flow, which can get poor with time and lack of maintenance.

High Efficiency Air Filters

These are typically four to five-inch-wide high efficiency pleated filters which are folded like an accordion, which allows for greater surface area and lower resistance to air-flow. These filters have the best efficiencies (or MERV ratings), which means it discards more of the small particles from the air flow. Some also have activated carbon fibers which neutralize odors.

Germicidal Lights

Our current, energy efficient homes contribute a breeding ground for the growth of mold and bacteria that stir with the air we breathe. Ultraviolet light wrecks the DNA of mold, spores, fungi and bacteria on the indoor coil which keep them from invading the air stream.

Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers

There are a number of issues that happen from having either too much, or too little humidity in your home. Too much humidity generates mold; too little humidity causes respiratory problems. Lennox gives a number of whole-home humidity solutions that will keep you happy and breathing easy.

Whole Home Solution

Lennox’s PureAir Air Purification System is a whole-home solution that handles a high efficiency carbon filter and photocatalytic oxidation to battle all three types of indoor pollutants: airborne particles, germs and bacteria, and chemical odors and vapors.

The team at West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services would love to work with you and keep the air quality in your home up to the top-quality standards. Call us at (616) 669-3961 to speak with one of our indoor air quality specialists if you have any questions about your home satisfaction.

Lennox was started to provide some of the most dependable, reliable HVAC systems in the industry while providing great service and quality for customers. West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services in Hudsonville is no different, with our ceaseless commitment to your comfort and commitment to the community. We strive to be the experts at what we do so you can always be comfortable, and know you can always depend on us. Give us a shout at (616) 669-3961 or schedule an appointment with us so we can help you achieve total home comfort.